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FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 9th

Trading Post

September 9th, 2016 by Jim Field

GARAGE SALE:  301, 304 Oak & 307 Hazel in alley. Began Thursday and continues Friday from 1:00 to 5:00.  Health and beauty, men, women, children’s clothing, dishes, power tools, and more.

GARAGE SALE: Saturday – 301 Fourth St. LEWIS 7:30a.m. to 1pm No Early Sales!!  Items included DeWalt DW936 5 3/8″ Cordless Trim Saw Kit (extra battery) in case, DeWalt cordless Drill in case, Twin size electric blankets, outdoor glider with cushions, twin comforters, full comforters, men’s & Women’s clothing (med. to XXL) No children clothes or toys. Household items and lots of misc.

FOR SALE:  King size Tempurpedic mattress in two pieces. In good condition with minor stains from moving cross country two years ago, (cover came off and touched the side of the truck and the black mark won’t wash off the mattress cover, etc). Selling because I really don’t want to move it yet again! I have had it only 4 years and asking $200 firm. Call or text 712-304-4482 in Kimballton.  SOLD!

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FOR SALE: Heavy duty electric wheelchair, brand new batteries, $350. 712-243-2361.

GARAGE SALE: Friday, September 9th from 12 pm to 7 pm & Saturday, September 10th from 7 am to 1 pm at 800 E 5th in Atlantic – garage in alley.

FOR SALE: Craftsman 5 horsepower 17″ heavy duty tiller. $325. 712-254-0476.

FOR SALE:  near new wheel chair and knee scooter. The knee scooter is used with a person who is handicapped due to foot-ankle-knee or leg problem. Much easier mobility than crutches. $150 each. Only about ¼ the cost of the chair and less than half of the scooter original cost. Scooter has hand basket and adjust to most any persons height…712-243-2300 Atlantic.

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FOR SALE: 1998 Yamaha Seca 600 motorcycle, 10,000 miles, $1,000. 712-254-0476.

FOR SALE:  1991 Pontiac Sunbird convertible.  New tune up in June with new tires, radiator,  battery, brakes.  Always keep in garage excellent red finish.  Selling for $2999.  712-249-4267, Audubon.
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FOR SALE:   A special designed floor mat for Chrysler van cost $200 sell for $30.  712-249-4267, Audubon.
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Atlantic hopes to get offense rolling in Homecoming tilt with Denison-Schleswig

Sports

September 8th, 2016 by admin

The Atlantic Trojans are gearing up for a homecoming tilt with the Denison-Schleswig Monarchs on the gridiron Friday night.  Atlantic struggled to get the offense going in a 7-3 loss to Shenandoah and Trojan Head Coach Mike McDermott said they are going to shake things up this week to try to get more production.

The Trojans will be working to get through those injuries and also will be dealing with a different atmosphere during a Homecoming contest.  Coach McDermott said his staff encourages the kids to participate in all of the school pride activities and to enjoy it but he’s been pleased with their focus on preparation when they have needed it this week.  Coach McDermott said he has seen improvement from his team but one goal this week is to finish drives when they get the chance to.

Atlantic will host Denison-Schleswig at the Trojan Bowl with kickoff set for 7:30pm following the Freshman contest.  Both teams come in at 1-1 with this being their first district game.

Griswold hosts Riverside in district football action

Sports

September 8th, 2016 by admin

The Riverside Bulldogs travel to Griswold to face the Tigers in a Class A District 7 match-up on Friday night. Griswold is off to a 1-1 start to the season while the Bulldogs have an 0-2 record to begin the year.  The intensity may step up a notch this week with games now in district play having an effect on every team’s postseason hopes.

Griswold Coach Andy Everett said he feels like his team is a week behind having missed their scrimmage to start the year due to lightning but thinks is team is really starting to improve this week.

Coach Everett knows in order to keep up the offensive momentum from last week’s win the Tigers will have to get in the way of a big interior defensive line for Riverside.

Defensively the Tigers have been led by Senior Wyatt Robinette at the linebacker position and Coach Everett said he has a chance to have a really special season.

Riverside Head Coach Mitch Rice is excited to get some players back in the mix this week that were injured early in the season.

Coach Rice said he sees much of the same with the Tigers this season as in years past and knows they always present a tough challenge.

The Bulldogs did get some offense going last week against Tri-Center and Coach Rice liked the spirited way his team competed and thinks they have what it takes to end their 11-game losing streak dating back to last season.

We will have coverage of the Bulldogs and the Tigers on KJAN. Join Chris Parks and Mike Smith for the broadcast. Our pick ’em show Who’s Gonna Win? airs at 6:00pm, the Dvorak Tire and Service Pre-Game Show at 6:30pm and Kickoff at 7:00pm in Griswold.

Officials investigating cause of northwest Iowa fish kill

Ag/Outdoor, News

September 8th, 2016 by Ric Hanson

SHELDON, Iowa (AP) — Iowa Department of Natural Resources investigators are investigating a fish kill along the Little Floyd River near Sheldon in northwest Iowa. The kill was reported Wednesday afternoon and initially appeared to involve a small number of fish. But a news release Thursday from the department says further investigation indicates the kill stretched at least three miles and involved hundreds of fish — mostly small chubs, minnows and suckers.

Several water samples taken Wednesday showed no signs of elevated ammonia, and there were no obvious signs or smell of manure. However, investigators said the water was cloudy due to recent rains. Environmental and fisheries officials are currently assessing the extent of the fish kill. The investigation continued Thursday.

Shots fired in Council Bluffs Thur. morning

News

September 8th, 2016 by Ric Hanson

Police in Council Bluffs are investigating an incident of shots fired. Authorities say at around 8:08-a.m. Officers with the Council Bluffs Police Department responded to  the 100 block of Grant Street for a report of gunshots. Upon arrival officers discovered shell casings lying in the street in front of 140 Grant Street.

No known injuries or property damage resulted from the incident, which remains under investigation by the Criminal Investigation Division. Anyone with any information is encouraged to call Crime Stoppers (712) 328-7867 or Criminal Investigation Division (712) 328-4728.

3 central IA men charged in Ginseng theft case

Ag/Outdoor, News

September 8th, 2016 by Ric Hanson

The Iowa Department of Natural Resources reports three central Iowa men were charged with theft for allegedly harvesting ginseng roots on state managed lands along the Des Moines River valley over the Labor Day Weekend. Officials say it is illegal to harvest ginseng from all state-owned and state-managed land, and most county conservation board owned land.

53-year old Bart Bollie, of Madrid, 55-year old Kyle Jones, of Slater and 28-year old Brent Jones, also of Slater, were each charged with fifth degree theft, unlawful possession of wild ginseng root from state-managed lands, and unlawful possession of young wild ginseng. The DNR is asking for restitution and liquidated damages equal to 150 percent of the value of the ginseng, which is $292.50 from each individual. Bollie, Jones and Jones are set to appear in Dallas County court on September 12th.

All three men had valid Iowa ginseng harvester permits. Officers seized 406 illegally harvested ginseng roots, including 41 roots that did not meet legal harvest age, and the digging tools. The DNR says Ginseng plants must have three or more prongs and a flowering or fruiting stalk with red fruits in order to be dug up. Once dug up, the roots must have at least five stem scars to be harvested. Roots with less than five stem scars must be carefully replanted in the same location.

Most of the ginseng collected in Iowa is exported to countries in Asia, with a small portion going to cities along the west coast, like San Francisco. The price of ginseng fluctuates based on the strength of the Asian economy and lately that price has been down. Last year, average quality ginseng roots would bring $500-$600 per pound, and high quality roots up to $750 per pound.

Ginseng may be harvested from September 1 to October 31 from private land with permission from the landowner, and harvesters must have a valid ginseng harvester permit. Permits are available for $37 anywhere hunting and fishing licenses are sold.
There are currently 154 permitted Iowa ginseng harvesters.

(12-p.m. News)

Arcia, Perez power Brewers past Cardinals 12-5

Sports

September 8th, 2016 by Ric Hanson

ST. LOUIS (AP) — Domingo Santana and Orlando Arcia hit back-to-back homers as the Milwaukee Brewers continued their recent road dominance routing the St. Louis Cardinals 12-5 on Thursday night. Hernan Perez had four hits and three RBIs for the Brewers, who won their season-high fifth straight on the road and have won seven of their last eight games. The Cardinals fell to 30-38 at home and dropped a half game behind the idle New York Mets for the second wild card spot.

Santana and Arcia connected on consecutive pitches in the second inning. It was the seventh time Milwaukee hit back-to-back homers this season and the second time in four days as Chris Carter and Santana did it on Sunday at Pittsburgh. Brewers righty Junior Guerra (8-3) needed 74 pitches to get through five innings in his second start back from the disabled list. Jaime Garcia (10-12) dropped a career-high fourth straight decision.

Atlantic woman pleads guilty in Audubon County Theft case

News

September 8th, 2016 by Ric Hanson

The Audubon County Sheriff’s Office reports a Cass County woman plead guilty today (Thursday), to a charge of Theft in the 5th degree. The charge against 43-year old Cherie Lea Petty, of Atlantic, was the result of an investigation into a check written to a business in Audubon County, in May. Petty was fined after entering her guilty plea.

Heartbeat Today 9-8-2016

Heartbeat Today, Podcasts

September 8th, 2016 by Jim Field

Jim Field visits with Mel Hursey about the 34th Annual Carstens Farm Days at the Carstens 1880 Memorial Farmstead near Shelby this Saturday and Sunday.  CLICK HERE for details about the event!

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Glenwood Activities Complex renovation

Sports

September 8th, 2016 by Ric Hanson

Plans for renovating the Glenwood School District’s activities complex were heard at a special meeting Wednesday night. School officials, along with members of the Glenwood Activities Booster Club, held a public meeting to discuss results of a feasibility study by Lucas Partners on the proposed renovations, including a new track and press box, plus improved entrances, exits and parking. Glenwood School Superintendent Devin Embray says the improvements are much needed.

“The facility has served us very well over the years,” said Embray. “It’s just getting to the point where it’s very outdated, and needing upgrades, and to the point where some major things need to be done. The booster club, in looking at that, felt that if we have to do a lot of renovations and a lot of upgrades in a lot of different areas of the complex, maybe we should do it in one big project. So, that’s what they took on, and did.”

While saying most attendees expressed support for the project, Embray says money is the big question. “This feasibility study came back,” he said, “basically saying that people were in agreement that something had to be done with the sports complex, they differed in terms of how grandeur that would look, and how much money it would take to do that.

“The feedback basically said, ‘we’re for it, we just don’t have the money at this time to do it all at one time. Is there a possibility of scaling it back a little bit, and also phasing it out over time so that we can accomplish the end goal of getting it updated, so it doesn’t strain us at one point?'” Embray added. Coming off construction of Glenwood High’s new auxiliary gym, and the city’s new outdoor aquatic center, the superintendent says residents may be leery of another facilities project.

“Those two projects are revenue bond projects,” said Embray. “It wasn’t a capital campaign project, but it does affect people in terms of donations–kind of a donor fatigue that’s going on. We’re doing great things in Glenwood around our area. This was just one more thing that needed to happen. How it happens, when it happens, and how much of it happens–we’re just going back to the drawing board, and putting those things back together.”

Though Embray believes support for the upgrades is there, he adds it may not be at the level the district’s visionary committee originally expected. He says the district’s booster club will spearhead a capital campaign for the renovations, estimated at $5.2 million “in one fell swoop.” “The funding source for that is basically a capital campaign of donations,” he said, “and possible grants that we can get to do the project. The part that the district is looking at are the things that the district would normally be looking at in terms of facility plans and maintenance plans. So our dollars, our school dollars, would probably go into the track complex, itself.”

Embray says visionary committee members are expected to set a timetable for the project, and present it to the Glenwood School Board in three weeks.

(Story courtesy Mike Peterson/KMA Shenandoah)